Enterprise Architecture - A Change for the Better

(PresseBox) (Frankfurt, 04.02.2010)Enterprise architects are agents of change. In a chaotic and rapidly evolving business environment, how do we embrace change? This briefing will highlight pragmatic solutions to help EA address today's dynamic business environment.

Recessions are inflection points and entirely new business models are beginning to emerge. Tomorrow's leaders will understand and embrace that change today. This session answers questions such as: What are the signals of change in markets and business? Why are traditional EA approaches inadequate in a hyperconnected world? What EA strategies must be adopted to enable a broad business ecosystem?

Most enterprise architects achieved their position because of their technical skills. However it is interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills, as well as business knowledge, that they need to be effective in their role. This session answers questions such as: What is the changing nature of EA? What new skills do enterprise architects need to be successful? How can these new skills be acquired?